ART-005 — Herman Leonard — Images of Jazz B&W Poster Prints, 9-Piece Collection (Davis, Monk, Parker)

A rare estate collection of nine original black-and-white poster prints from the legendary Herman Leonard Images of Jazz series — featuring three of the most iconic figures in jazz history, each captured by Leonard's celebrated documentary style that defined jazz photography for generations.

The Collection — Three Artists, Three Prints Each:

• Miles Davis (3 prints) — New York, 1948
• Thelonious Monk (3 prints) — New York, 1948
• Charlie Parker (3 prints) — New York, 1949

Print Details:

• Dimensions: Approximately 23.5" × 16.5" each
• Medium: Black-and-white poster prints on paper
• Unframed
• Quantity: 9 prints total

Provenance:

From the distinguished collection of Barbara Gillman (1937–2023), an influential American art gallerist. Estate fresh to the market.

Condition:

Good overall vintage condition. Typical handling wear and slight surface curling consistent with unmounted prints of this age. No tears or significant damage noted.

• Photographer: Herman Leonard (1923–2010)
• Source: Hill Auction Gallery, Sunrise, FL
• Auction Date: August 13, 2025
• Lot Number: 174

Herman Leonard's jazz photography is among the most celebrated in American cultural history. His intimate, smoke-filled images of bebop legends at work have become the defining visual record of jazz's golden age.